The majority of the English-speaking world is missing out on this powerful medicine! Black cumin, from the plant Nigella sativa, is just starting to make the rounds in the Western world, but this potent healer has been well-known and respected as an all-around remedy in African and Islamic countries for millenia. Nigella sativa is native [...]
Archive | August, 2009
Cassumunar Ginger: Ancient Thai Healing Herb
Normally when someone says ginger, I think about that chewy candy I can’t get enough of or my favorite way to spice up a stir-fry. But recently, I’ve learned about unique Thai massage therapy techniques that use ginger, specifically cassumunar ginger, to relieve deep-seated muscle and joint tension Ginger health benefits are far and wide. [...]
Bitter Tea: Bittersweet Medicine
Yesterday I drank several cups of Hainan Kuding Cha just to remember why I loved the tea so much. Since being back in the US, I have shied away from the bitter teas, because I assumed that most of my friends would find it hard to swallow (both literally and figuratively). But then I poured [...]
Alternative Methods to Laser Hair Removal
The U.S. economy may be sputtering, Wall Street may be falling down and the price of gas may be high, but the current rough sledding in the overall financial health of the country appears to be having only a minor effect on the rate at which consumers are seeking cosmetic procedures from dermatologists and other [...]
Juniper Oil: Nature’s Summer Hemline Helper
As the heat rises on these warm August days, so too do our hemlines. It’s only natural that instead of rushing headlong into the perpetual freon-enriched white-noise hum of air conditioning, we adapt by digging those Daisy Dukes out of the bottom drawer and – gulp – getting outside. The only problem is that some [...]
The Anti-Heartburn Diet – Get Rid of Acid for Good!
Last week, we discussed natural remedies for acid reflux and heartburn – commonly referred to as Gastroesophageal reflux disease. But there’s more to treatment than addressing the problem – to make acid reflux heartburn go away permanently, you must change your diet altogether. Luckily, a gerd diet designed to prevent acid reflux disease is usually [...]
Caring for Sunburned Skin with Home Ingredients
It’s late summer, and for many of us, it means lucky, happy, lazy vacation in the sun. This most likely means we’re cramming in as much time in the sun as we can; vacation, unfortunately for yet more of them many, means time in the sun to make up for all the time we spend [...]
Calendula: A Natural Summer Skin Soother
For many of us, another season of summer fun and sun can be pretty hard on the skin: heat rash, bug bites, sunburns, and various scrapes and bruises. One trip to the drug store promises relief in 1000+ varieties of creams and ointments with an ingredient list so long and complex a pocket dictionary is [...]
Natural Antibiotics: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Today, antibiotics are prescribed for all infections indiscriminately and as a result of this there is increase microbial resistance, the evolution of super-bugs like the MRSA’s, the ESBL organisms, the resurgence of fatal viral infection and fungal diseases, and a population that is grossly immunologically compromised. Today, we’d like to recommend some natural alternatives [...]
The Breadth and Depth of Oolong Teas
The breadth and depth of oolong teas often leads to confusion over what exactly an oolong tea is. Last week we talked about Yellow Teas and how they are allowed to oxidize or “stew” for a while, which gives them a darker color and a more complex collection of flavors and aromas than that of [...]
Turmeric, Nature’s Root of Health
One taste of turmeric and you’ll know why this vivacious root vegetable has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to cleanse the liver, reduce arthritic inflammation, and improve energy levels. This powerful plant is a close cousin of ginger and has the same kind of super-concentrated flavor that has a [...]
Treat Dandruff with Natural Ingredients
Let’s face it: hair is an important source of self-image. We get our haircuts specifically to match our personalities, and we spend a long time styling and maintaining our hair. But to have healthy hair you need to start at the source and have a healthy scalp. Unfortunately many people suffer from dandruff. The condition [...]
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